Presentation

Working together
Open-mindedness Celebrating differences

You have been a part of synergy in many forms Nature Teams Group Projects Band Orchestra

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much (-Helen Keller) We have different styles and traits and characteristics

Celebrating Differences

 Physical

features

Lifestyle

Dress
Language Wealth Family Religious

Education
Interests Skills Age

beliefs

Style The

list could go on and on and on and on get it?

 Level
Level Level

1 Shun
2 Tolerate Diversity 3 Celebrate Diversity

 Shunners

are afraid of differences Only their way is the best way Enjoy ridiculing those who are different They are very clique, they like to be surrounded by people who are just like them What are some examples of Shunners?

 Believe

that everyone has a right to be different They do not shun diversity, but they do not embrace it either Mentality You dont bother me and I wont bother you They rarely ever get to synergy because they see differences as hurdles, not potential strengths to build upon
(See Lauren, I got it right )

 Value

differences Use differences to their advantage They have learned that two people who think differently can achieve more than two people who think alike They do not necessarily agree with those differences, but they value them
DIVERSITY = CREATIVE SPARKS = OPPORTUNITY

Everyone views the world differently Do you value the opinion of others or do you automatically think that they are wrong and you are right?

Linguistic: learn through reading, writing and telling stories Logical Mathematical: learn through logic, patterns, categories, relationships Bodily Kinesthetic: learn through bodily sensations and touching Spatial: learn through images and pictures Musical: learn through sound and rhythm. Interpersonal: learn through interaction and communication with others Intrapersonal: learn through their own feelings

 We

will be doing learning and personality tests in the next nine weeks to get a closer look at this.

 Three

major roadblocks are ignorance, cliques and prejudice Ignorance Cliques Prejudice

You dont know what other people believe, how they feel, or what they have been through.

 Nothing

wrong with being with people you are comfortable, but cliques exclude people that arent just like you Breaking into a clique isnt hard, just lose your identity and assimilate and suffer superiority complexes

 Although

we are created equally, we are not treated equally Have you ever been pre-judged based on skin color, your clothes, your accent, where you live Prejudices are learned

1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

Define the problem or opportunity Seek first to understand! ( listen to other ideas) Seek to be understood! (share your ideas) Brainstorm (two brains are better than one!) Find the best solution! (a.k.a. the High Way)

Great

teams are made up of different types of people

Plodders-

sure and steady Followers-supportive of leaders Innovators-creative idea people Harmonizers-provide unity and support, great synergizers Show-offs-fun to work with, add spice and momentum

Thanks